A randomized 25 question test from a pool of 761 questions, good luck!
There are several devices that reside at each layer within the a typical DCS. Which of the levels below is where PLC and SIS controllers reside?
Data communication in a DCS takes the form of various net works. Which of the networks below would connect FCEs, field devices and sensors?
IPv4 network classes can also be defined by the IP address they use. Which of the answers corresponds best to the address in row "E"?
Each network layer for a DCS has it's own specialized equipment or software. Which of the layers below would make the I/O of a DCS and it's associated controllers communicate?
Which of the answers below best describes the OSI layers that a HART certified is not compliant with?
With any GUI, there are opportunities to use gathered data visually. Which of the methods below would be best described as one that would allow an operator to anticipate the tendencies of a process by the creation of a short term measurement values plot?
Which of the lengths below relates best to a spur cable with 2 field devices connected?
A modern DCS needs to be able to respond to growing demands. Which of the terms below is best defined as the measure of a system's ability to increase or decrease in performance and cost in response to changes in application and system processing demands.
Which of the terms below best describes the specific set of rules for communication?
Of all the ways to relate the speed of serial communication, which of the answers below is not one? Choose the answer that best applies.
There are several stages in the alarm lifecycle. Which of these stages is the alarm philosophy involved in evaluating changes to the alarm system?
Redundant capability is critical for any DCS. Which of the redundancies below would allow the system not to be hampered by faults in critical systems and controllers?
There are numerous I/O modules that a typical DCS has access to. Which of the modules below is described as one that maps the data from up to 16 field devices that it supports?
The limits of a OUT parameter status field has several different classifications. Which of the classifications below can be described as the indication of a parameters value being set by an operator?
Software for programming or configuration is an integral part of any HMI. Which of the interfaces below can be best described as having the ability to create, or delete any HMI application?
Ethernet/IP is based on a protocol that the higher OSI layers of DeviceNet uses. Which of the answers below is the correct acronym for this protocol?
There are numerous I/O modules that a typical DCS has access to. Which of the modules below is described as one that can have 8, 16, or 32 output points powered by 24Vdc or 120/230 Vac?
In the protocol specifications of Modbus, there are only four types of registers that can be accessed by the master. Which of the terms below is best described as a analog output memory location?
A modern DCS needs to be able to respond to growing demands. Which of the terms below is best defined as the measure of a system's ability to increase or decrease in performance and cost in response to changes in application and system processing demands.
The installation of a SCADA system has several difficulties associated with it. Which of the challenges below would be best defined as one that validates the hardware and software design complies with regulations?
Which answer below best describes the result of electromagnetic interference in a transmission medium?
Which of the DeviceNet components below is best described as being used where cable shielding and ingress protection is not needed?
There are several layers in the DCS architecture. Which of the levels below would have direct control over the systems FCEs?
Which of the messaging types below is best described as independent communication with the scanner module initiated by the properly configured field device?
The limits of a OUT parameter status field has several different classifications. Which of the classifications below can be described as the indication of a parameter above the URV?